Economics
Supplies of the Hottest Smartphones Could Soon Run Out
- Forecast of 2020 handset growth revised to a 4.3% fall
- March is a key month as carriers gear up for 5G iPhone
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As Chinese factories hit by the coronavirus look to restart production, the pain is only beginning for carriers that rely on steady shipments of Asian smartphones.
AT&T Inc. is bracing for handset shortages across the U.S. A carrier in the U.K. and one in France are already dealing with supply disruption and could run out of some popular models, people familiar with the matter said.